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Respiratory compensation

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

Respiratory compensation is a mechanism by which plasma pH can be altered by varying the respiratory rate. It is faster than renal compensation, but has less ability to restore normal values.

Respiratory compensation in acid-base disorders

Respiratory compensation in acid-base disorders

See also: Compensatory responses for acid-base disorders

In metabolic acidosis, chemoreceptors sense a deranged acid-base system, and there is increased breathing.[1]

In metabolic alkalosis, the breathing rate is decreased. [2]

References

References

  1. ↑ Essentials of Human Physiology by Thomas M. Nosek. Section 7/7ch12/7ch12p53.
  2. ↑ Essentials of Human Physiology by Thomas M. Nosek. Section 7/7ch12/7ch12p58.

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